A beginner-friendly, paddle-in camping adventure through the Algonquin Highlands.
This is a unique, single night backcountry camping trip at the edge of Algonquin park and the lowest cost way to try out canoe camping. You'll experience getting away from the car-accessible campgrounds and the crowds that come with them. It is just as beautiful as its more famous neighbours in the park, and a lot easier to get into.
The adventure starts with a canoe lesson on the water before we paddle a short 2.5km to a spacious group campsite on the lake. Along the way you will pass classic Canadian Shield scenery: sandy beaches, granite rock faces, and pine-fringed shores. No portages, no prior experience required.
Once you are set up, the rest of the weekend is yours to shape. Swim off the rocks, read in a hammock, or pick up real campsite skills like hanging your food away from bears and building a proper fire. That night, the campfire and a clear sky full of stars will give you some amazing views
On day two, we take the canoes back out to explore the lake more fully, poking around the shoreline and finding the corners of it that most people never see.
This is a two-day getaway built for people who want real backcountry experience without a gruelling multi-day commitment. We handle the gear, the food, and the logistics. You show up, load the canoe, and go. Group sizes are kept small on purpose so the site stays quiet and the experience stays personal.
By the time you paddle back out on Sunday, you will have put some genuine distance between yourself and the city. That tends to matter more than people expect.
What's included
Sleeping bags and sleep pads can be rented from WU for a small fee.
Whether you’re a seasoned camper or it’s your first time in a tent, this adventure has something for everyone.
A beginner-friendly, paddle-in camping adventure through the Algonquin Highlands.
This is a unique, single night backcountry camping trip at the edge of Algonquin park and the lowest cost way to try out canoe camping. You'll experience getting away from the car-accessible campgrounds and the crowds that come with them. It is just as beautiful as its more famous neighbours in the park, and a lot easier to get into.
The adventure starts with a canoe lesson on the water before we paddle a short 2.5km to a spacious group campsite on the lake. Along the way you will pass classic Canadian Shield scenery: sandy beaches, granite rock faces, and pine-fringed shores. No portages, no prior experience required.
Once you are set up, the rest of the weekend is yours to shape. Swim off the rocks, read in a hammock, or pick up real campsite skills like hanging your food away from bears and building a proper fire. That night, the campfire and a clear sky full of stars will give you some amazing views
On day two, we take the canoes back out to explore the lake more fully, poking around the shoreline and finding the corners of it that most people never see.
This is a two-day getaway built for people who want real backcountry experience without a gruelling multi-day commitment. We handle the gear, the food, and the logistics. You show up, load the canoe, and go. Group sizes are kept small on purpose so the site stays quiet and the experience stays personal.
By the time you paddle back out on Sunday, you will have put some genuine distance between yourself and the city. That tends to matter more than people expect.
What's included
Sleeping bags and sleep pads can be rented from WU for a small fee.
Whether you’re a seasoned camper or it’s your first time in a tent, this adventure has something for everyone.
Canoe-in seclusion: Your campsite is only accessible by water. No road noise, no neighbouring RVs, just a lake, a fire ring, and genuine quiet.
The paddle in: A short, flatwater crossing past a small island, through some of the most beautiful Canadian Shield scenery in the province
Learn to camp: Our guides cover the essentials: hanging your food away from bears, building a fire, and setting up a site that works.
Saturday 4 July
08:00 - 11:00 - Pick up close to Keele Station. Drive to site
11:00 - 12:30 - Collect canoes, paddle in to our campsite
12:30 - 13:30 - Lakeside lunch at camp
13:30 - 18:00 - Set up camp. Hang out at the campsite. Learn camping skills, paddle, hike or just relax in a hammock
18:00 - Dinner
Evening - Fireside hangs and stargazing
Sunday 5 July
Morning - Chill morning at campsite or paddle exploration of the area
12:00- 13:00 - Lunch
13:00 - 14:00 - Paddle out
18:00 - Return to Toronto feeling utterly reset and refreshed
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